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Lentil Soup

CategorySoup

Total Time45 min

DifficultyEasy

Yields6 serving

CuisineAmerican

Lentil Soup

Recipe Ingredients

First of all, check if you have all the necessary ingredients for this recipe. Pay attention to the quantities!
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions

Next, follow the steps to finalize your dish and finally be able to enjoy it!

  1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.

  3. Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until lentils are tender, at least 1 hour.

  4. When ready to serve, stir in spinach and cook until it wilts.

  5. Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust as needed.

  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

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